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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 542.46 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 542.46 and 246.20 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 542.46 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/542.46 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 542.46 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 133,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,553.65/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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